A YEAR WITHOUT JOCK 'WE WERE TWO HALVES

It's been 12 months of milestones and missing the beloved MasterChef judge

Without Jock, the days seem like they've been drained of colour, but today is one of pride and celebration," his wife and widow Lauren Zonfrillo bravely shared as she accepted MasterChef's 2024 AACTA Award. And it has been a year of tears and triumphs for Lauren and Jock's four kids, teenage daughters Ava and Sophia from his first two marriages, and Alfie, six, and Isla, three, who he shared with Lauren, as they've learned to navigate life without their Scotsman, who filled their days with his huge laugh and even bigger heart.

It was one year ago that MasterChef fans were anticipating the start of a new season, only to be left heartbroken when news broke of Jock's sudden passing.

The beloved MasterChef judge died of natural causes in a Melbourne hotel room on April 30, 2023, aged just 46, with Ten bravely deciding to air his final season.

NEVER FORGOTTEN

Now, almost 12 months later, it's clear that his memory lives on, not just through his lifetime of career achievements but also through his family and friends.